Minolta MD Rokkor 50mm f/1.7
Classic sharp prime with beautiful vintage rendering
Key Features
Lens Capabilities
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The Most Important Rings & Switches — Minolta MD Rokkor 50mm f/1.7
| Ring / Switch / Control | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Focus Ring | ✓ Present | Manual focus ring with smooth dampening |
| Zoom Ring | ✗ Not Present | Prime lens |
| Aperture Ring | ✓ Present | Manual click-stop aperture control |
| AF/MF Switch | ✗ Not Present | Fully manual lens |
| Image Stabilisation Switch | ✗ Not Present | Mechanical lens |
| Focus Limiter Switch | ✗ Not Present | Mechanical lens |
| Function (L-Fn) Button | ✗ Not Present | Mechanical lens |
| Zoom Lock Switch | ✗ Not Present | Prime lens |
| Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) | ✗ Not Present | Mechanical lens |
| Weather Sealing | ✗ Not Present | Vintage design without seals |
How-to Use Minolta MD Rokkor 50mm f/1.7
Welcome to the How-to section of the lens. In this Light & Composition University website, each page for a lens has a how-to section and a section for learning. The rings, switches and controls of each lens are placed differently between brands and models. The how-to section helps you operate the lens; however, if you are interested in learning photography, you also need to know what each control changes and why you would change it. Click the “Learn” or scroll down.
Learn & Master Photography with Minolta MD Rokkor 50mm f/1.7
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Technical Specification
| Focal Length | 50mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.7 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/16 |
| Lens Construction | 6 elements in 5 groups |
| Diaphragm Blades | 6 |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 0.45m |
| Filter Thread | 49mm |
| Focus Type | Manual |
| Mount | Minolta MD |
| Weight | 165g |
| Dimensions | 64mm x 38mm |
